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DescriptionThe Cigar Galaxy M82.jpg	English: This image shows M82, also known as the "Cigar galaxy," in infrared light, as observed by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope back in 2005. Astronomers discovered in early 2014 that a supernova had exploded in a particularly dusty region of M82. Spitzer has since taken a series of observations of the region. In the image, light from Spitzer's infrared channels are colored blue at 3.6 microns and green at 4.5 microns.
Date	26 February 2014
Source	http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/images/5743-sig14-004a-The-Cigar-Galaxy-M82
Author	NASA/JPL-Caltech

Galaxy Type: Spiral Irregular Galaxy Activity: Starburst

Distance: 11,700 light years

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Image title	This image shows M82, also known as the "Cigar galaxy," in infrared light, as observed by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope back in 2005. Long-wavelength, infrared light can pass through the cosmic dust that obscures the visible light our eyes see, as well as other short wavelength light, such as ultraviolet. With its dust-piercing, infrared vision, Spitzer therefore allows astronomers to see into and thus better understand otherwise hidden phenomena. Astronomers discovered in early 2014 that a supernova had exploded in a particularly dusty region of M82. Spitzer has since taken a series of observations of the region. The telescope is collecting valuable data by being able to peer directly into the heart of the aftermath of the stellar explosion. In the image, light from Spitzer's infrared channels are colored blue at 3.6 microns and green at 4.5 microns.
Short title	The Cigar Galaxy M82
Credit/Provider	NASA/JPL-Caltech
Headline	This image shows M82, also known as the"Cigar galaxy,"in infrared light, as observed by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope back in 2005.
Source	Spitzer Space Telescope
Usage terms	http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/info/18-Image-Use-Policy
Date and time of data generation	26 February 2014
Width	2,200 px
Height	1,700 px
Bits per component	8 8 8
Compression scheme	LZW
Pixel composition	RGB
Orientation	Normal
Number of components	3
Horizontal resolution	72 dpi
Vertical resolution	72 dpi
Data arrangement	chunky format
Software used	Adobe Photoshop CS3 Macintosh
File change date and time	19:24, 25 February 2014
Color space	Uncalibrated
Contact information	http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu 1200 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA, 91125 USA
Keywords	Messier 82 M82 NGC 3034 Cigar Galaxy
IIM version	25,472

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